NASA's new nuclear battery could run for 433 years living five human lifetimes
Published on: April 4, 2026, 9:43 a.m. | Source: The Economic Times
Nuclear Space Batteries: NASA is developing a new nuclear battery using americium-241 that could last up to 433 years, far longer than current plutonium-238 systems. The technology promises reliable power for long-duration missions far from the Sun, potentially transforming deep space exploration.
